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“Live Well & Prosper” ….an un-common-sense approach to life

The Incredibly Frustrating Facebook

For all its popularity Facebook remains one of the most unreliable collections of software ever released, but what I can’t figure out is why people put up with its shortcomings. Maybe the real answer is that they don’t – maybe Facebook stats don’t reflect all those who finally got fed up and stopped using the [...]

Cisco Puts on the Speed with a 322 Terabit Router

Yes, terabits per second (tbps) - now that’s some serious speed! And with kudos to Cisco systems, it’s about time someone pushed the envelope some more. Fact is that our broadband world is looking more and more like its stuck in molasses.
Everything from Wi-Fi to iPhone seems to be getting slower these days due to the [...]

Cisco Catalyst Switches for Borderless Networks

If your network has turned to sludge, and you’re struggling just to tread water much less expand your business, then Cisco’s borderless network may be worth a look.
And you’re not alone as many shops are dealing with the onslaught of ever more apps and tons of data, not to mention even worse prospects with increased [...]

Does Your ISP Make You Crazy?

Well mine does, and is doing it again - this time for about a week and a half now. I get bundled services from Time Warner Cable (TWC) that provides TV cable, broadband internet and telephone service, but recently the internet and phone have been more off than on.
For several mornings in a row I’d sit [...]

Looking Back At Technology

I recently bought a USB data storage device, and was astonished at the range of devices on offer and the capacity that was available to me for such a small price. I’m a regular computer user but I wouldn’t describe myself as a geek, that is, I don’t browse magazines and catalogues looking at hardware [...]

Map Quest Maps & Directions On Your Cell

Get Map Quest directions sent directly to your mobile device! With Map Quest Navigator you can receive driving directions spoken and concise right from your phone. Map Quest Send to Cell also allows you to transmit driving information from your PC to your phone so you can skip the printing process. Map Quest for Mobile Web lets [...]

Apply Green Energy To Eliminate Global Warming

As the world is continuously struggling to fight global warming and other environment pollutants, technological innovations which are environmental friendly are gaining prominence. Different approaches taken to tackle these issues and utilize Alternative energy, currently focus mainly on wind energy and hence wind turbines, photovoltaic cells , and even the use of the stirling engine.
You [...]

Buying New Photography Gear? The Secret To Finding Outstanding Deals At Great Prices

At some point, you’re going to want to either replace or add to your photography equipment. One of the main reasons people procrastinate is because of the daunting process they imagine in order to get the “right stuff” at the “best price.”
Although completely understandable, this type of mental obstacle course is really not necessary. After [...]

Facts about Solar Energy

How Solar Energy is Created
Solar energy consists of the light and heat emitted by the sun, in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
With today’s technology, we are able to capture this radiation and turn it into usable forms of solar energy – such as heating or electricity.
Although one could go into technical dissertations on the subject [...]

See Faraway Planets And Stars With Binocular Telescope

At one point in time, the stars and the moon held mysteries that mankind could only guess at. Knowledge only came with observation and study, yet this was nearly impossible when the objective was far away. Space optics magnified distant objects and provided clear images to study, and early scientists learned a great deal about [...]

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